Tag: Infrastructure

The role of development finance institutions in energy transitions

Development finance institutions (DFIs) account for only around 1 percent of total financing for energy sector investment, but their importance goes well beyond this relatively small share. DFIs are specialised financial institutions...

Belgrade Car Show and Motopassion from 21 to 27 March 2024

There are no unknowns when it comes to holding the DDOR BG Car Show 08 and the 16th Motopassion International Motorcycle Fair. This unique fair manifestation and the most significant annual event...

Commission approves up to 6.9 billion euros for the third Important Project of Common European Interest in the hydrogen value chain

The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable...

NEW EU STANDARDS – WHERE IS THE BEST DRINKING WATER?

The European Commission has adopted new minimum hygiene standards for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water, which is a significant step towards improving the quality of drinking water...

Annual Implementation Report 2021: Modest Reform Gains as Energy Community Embarks on the Energy Transition

The Energy Community Secretariat’s Report published today reveals that the Energy Community Contracting Parties have made progress in reforming their energy and climate sectors. In fact, the average implementation score increased from...

What is “Nature Positive” and Why is it the Key to our Future?

G7 leaders recently announced that “our world must not only become net zero, but also nature positive, for the benefit of both people and the planet.” This represents a real paradigm shift in...

US Targets 30,000 Megawatts Of Offshore Wind, and How We Get There

The Biden administration has just set a goal of 30.000 megawatts of US offshore wind by 2030. and that’s got me thinking about the pieces that need to come together to make that possible....

How Global Tourism Can Be More Sustainable

One of the world’s biggest economic activities, tourism drives wealth, employment, and regional development. In 2018, international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion, while total export earnings from international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion,...

A Paradise at Risk: Tulum Is an Eco-Destination That Will Soon Face Irreversible Damage

What once was a small fishing village, Tulum has quickly become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Home to miles of pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, and the world’s largest...

Will Climate Change Make the Next World Cup Too Hot to Handle

After four weeks of fanfare, the 2018 World Cup has come to a close. France's victory in Sunday's final marked the end of a summer filled with thrilling victories, surprise defeats, national...

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